NFL cancels international games for 2020 season

The NFL announced Monday they are canceling games set to be played outside the United States during the 2020 season. The Atlanta Falcons were set to play a game overseas as one of their home games, reportedly against the Denver Broncos in London.

West Georgia product signs with Tampa Bay Bucs

Cambridge and UWG product John Hurst signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent last week, the second UWG player in the last seven years to sign with the Bucs.

THE LAST DANCE - Falling in Love Again!

Like a chance encounter with an old flame, The Last Dance has stirred up romantic memories of the NBA I used to know.

Falcons cheerleaders helping on the front lines as healthcare workers
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Two Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders who work as registered nurses in Atlanta metro hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic say they have been uplifted by the support of the community during this difficult time.

Falcons cheerleaders helping on the front lines as healthcare workers

Two Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders who work as registered nurses in Atlanta metro hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic say they have been uplifted by the support of the community during this difficult time.

MLS gives green light to individual player workouts at team facilities

Major League Soccer announced Friday that as of Wednesday, May 6, players may start training on outdoor team facility fields for voluntary individual workouts, in compliance with health and safety protocols created in consultation with medical and infectious disease experts.

Falcons trade for Miami DE Harris

The Falcons confirmed they are getting another edge rusher via a trade with Miami.

NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days

NASCAR joins the UFC as the first major sports organizations to announce specific return to play plans since the coronavirus pandemic shut down U.S. sports in mid-March, according to AP.

Home-grown Falcon's high school coach reflects on his West Hall days
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It doesn?t get more home-grown than growing up a few minutes away from the Falcons? facility in Flowery Branch. New Falcons offensive tackle Hunter Atkinson went to West Hall, and FOX 5 Sports caught up with his high school coach to learn more about him.

Home-grown Falcon took incredible journey to realize his dream
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It doesn?t get more home-grown than growing up a few minutes away from the Falcons? facility in Flowery Branch?? but there?s even more to the incredible story of new Falcons offensive tackle Hunter Atkinson.

Home-grown Falcon took incredible journey to realize his dream

It doesn’t get more home-grown than growing up a few minutes away from the Falcons’ facility in Flowery Branch — but there’s even more to the incredible story of new Falcons offensive tackle Hunter Atkinson.

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year's Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait for their big moment at Cooperstown

Falcons declining Takk McKinley's fifth-year option

Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley announced on Twitter that the team has declined his fifth-year option.

NCAA board supports name, image and likeness compensation

The NCAA is moving forward with a plan to allow college athletes to earn money for endorsements and a host of other activities involving personal appearances and social media.

Meaningful moment for Georgia mom during NFL Draft

Former Hiram High School standout Jonathan Greenard didn't much mind the wait before he was picked in the third round by the Houston Texans. His mom, on the other hand, got very nervous.

North Carolina governor OKs NASCAR to race at Charlotte

The governor of North Carolina says NASCAR can hold the Coca-Cola 600 without fans at Charlotte Motor Speedway at the end of May if health conditions do not deteriorate in the state.

Georgia State adds future series with UAB

Georgia State announced the Panthers will play a four-game home-and-home series with UAB, beginning in 2027.

Japan Medical Assn: Tokyo Olympics difficult without vaccine

The medical community in Japan is moving toward a consensus that holding next year’s Tokyo Olympics may hinge on finding a coronavirus vaccine.